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February 8, 2026 Maryland Votes for Animals

Let’s Ensure That Our Beloved Pet’s Final Remains Are Treated with Respect!

This bill establishes consumer protection requirements for registered cemeterians, registered cemetery operators, and certain permit holders that sell or offer pet cremation services.

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February 7, 2026 Maryland Votes for Animals

Protect Maryland’s wildlife, residents, and environment from poisoning by lead and lead-based ammunition!

This bill would phase out the use of toxic lead ammunition for the hunting of all game species in Maryland on or before July 1, 2029.

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January 31, 2026 Maryland Votes for Animals

Zebras, Kangaroos, Wallaroos, and Wallabies Should Not be Pets!

This bill would expand the list of wild animals prohibited for private ownership in Maryland to include zebras, kangaroos, wallaroos, and wallabies.

January 11, 2026 Maryland Votes for Animals

New Legislative Session Brings New Leadership

The Maryland General Assembly convenes on January 14, 2026, ushering in changes in legislative leadership and committee assignments.

May 25, 2025 Maryland Votes for Animals

Governor Moore Signs All Five of Our Bills!

Thanks to Governor Moore for being a steadfast supporter of animal welfare and signing all five of our bills. Governor Moore reaffirmed his strong commitment to supporting legislation that will benefit Maryland’s animals and residents.

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April 9, 2025 Maryland Votes for Animals

2025 End-of-Session Report: Five Animal Bills Pass the Maryland General Assembly!

In a challenging year, we were proud to help pass five bills to improve animal welfare in Maryland.

March 14, 2025 Maryland Votes for Animals

Help Ease the Veterinary Shortage in Maryland!

SB 318/HB 643 would expand the eligibility for the Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program to include individuals who received a degree from an accredited veterinary school and provided veterinary services for in the State.

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March 5, 2025 Maryland Votes for Animals

Protect Maryland’s Cats and Dogs Used in Laboratory Research!

The goal of that legislation was to allow healthy dogs and cats used in research who had paid their debt to society to be adopted by a loving family.

March 2, 2025 Maryland Votes for Animals

Protect Maryland’s wildlife, residents, and environment from poisoning by lead-based ammunition!

Numerous species of wildlife that are found in Maryland are poisoned by lead bullets and shells including hawks, ravens, turkey vultures, eagles, and grizzly bears.

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February 19, 2025 Maryland Votes for Animals

Let’s Make Our Roads Safer for Wildlife and Motorists!

SB 635/HB 731 Establishes the Wildlife Connectivity Fund: Lays the groundwork for efforts to design and build wildlife crossings, map habitats, and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions.

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February 17, 2025 Maryland Votes for Animals

Let’s Keep People and Pets Together!

SUPPORT: The Pet Policy Transparency Act! This bill would require the landlord of a residential rental property to provide the property’s pet policy on the property’s website, in digital advertisements,

February 17, 2025 Maryland Votes for Animals

Don’t let the cockfighting industry find a home in Maryland!

SB 375/HB 513 protects our communities from the adverse effects of cockfighting and Avian Flu by prohibiting a person who keeps roosters that are maintained individually and kept movement-constrained through use of an enclosure or tether from keeping more than 5 roosters per acre on a single property or more than a total of 25 roosters on a single property.